I use a Panamax. I think I got off Amazon.
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All Shunyata protectors are non current limiting. I have 3 Shunyata Hydras in my main system, one of them has a McIntosh humongous 300 wpc amp plugged into it.
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@stereo5
Yeah they don’t sell the smaller hydras
anymore. Would def buy used but hard to find.
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Better to get a whole house surge protector that connects directly to your breaker box. This will avoid the protector from being in series with your components’ power line.
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@helomech
Maybe but how does that help me with only outlet and several components ?
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@aj523
It protects every appliance and component in the house. Doesn’t involve any current limiting of those components.
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@helomech
i understand that but it doesn’t help me hook up my system when you only have one outlet and 5 components does it fix that issue too? Just math here.
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My bad, I get what you’re saying now. You need a power strip with surge protection. Many good ones out there, Brickwall comes to mind. I have a Furman that works just fine but I will defer to others on that request.
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Emotiva has a new one..You'll have to ask them if it is current limiting as the specs don't say..
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Current limiting surge protector? I don't know of any surge protector that limits the current. Please explain what you mean.
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The Puritan's are supposed to be very good
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The Isotek products are not supposed to limit current, but it probably depends on your power amp’s current draw. I have the Aquarius V5, with a low powered tube amp plugged in and it seems to be ok. I think if you check with a dealer like Upscale or TMR, they can advise you on the compatibility of the power strip with your particular amplifier.
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I installed a whole house surge protection and it was worth every penny. It is not nearly as expensive as people think and we installed the Siemens system.
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@foggyus91 100% endorsement of the Siemens whole house breaker. It only cost us three or $400 here in Canada. So probably cheaper in the US.
protects everything!
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@atanarjuat99 Very cool, about the same cost in the US. Here in Texas it cost $160 for the device and $100 to install, have a friend that is a master electrician, took him less than 30 minuets to install. Installed one on the pool equipment also (separate box.)
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I installed a whole house surge protection and it was worth every penny. It is not nearly as expensive as people think and we installed the Siemens system.
A Type 2 SPD is the first line of defense against transient surges. Be it a near by lightning strike or a piece of equipment or appliance in the home that sends a high voltage transient surge/spike back on the branch circuit wiring to the electrical panel it is fed from. Hopefully the Type 2 SPD eliminates the high voltage transient surge/spike. In most cases it will. (Providing a good UL Listed 1449 3rd Edition SPD was purchased and installed properly by a licensed Electrician.
The Type 3, point of use, SPD will hopefully protect equipment plugged into it that the SPD at the electrical panel may not have. If the home owner does not have a Whole House Type 2 SPD at the main electrical panel, it’s a crap shoot if a user thinks a Type 3 point of use will protect his equipment. It’s not designed to as a stand alone SPD.
FYI, the branch circuit wiring from the main electrical service panel to the wall outlet the Type 3 SPD plugs into, must be at least 30ft in length for a Type 3 SPD to protect its’ connected load.
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Transparent power isolator. It has a hydraulic surge protector.
Very very heavy.
Built by people in Maine who are very nice to talk to
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Call Audience Audio. They have a line of power as well as conditioners with magnetic circuit breakers.
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What is the difference between a thermal/magnetic and a mag only breaker?
What is the different between a thermal/mag breaker and a mag only motor circuit protector?
Product Line:
Molded Case Circuit Breakers
Resolution:
The thermal/mag has both thermal (for overload trip) and magnetic (for inrush/instantaneous trip) elements. This is used primarily for conductor protection. The mag only does not have thermal protection and is mainly used for motor protection.
Released for:Schneider Electric USA
https://www.se.com/us/en/faqs/FA93115/
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Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breakers vs
Hydraulic Magnetic Circuit Breakers
https://images.homedepot-static.com/catalog/pdfImages/1d/1d44e2cc-1bec-4727-9dfe-63056e1a1983.pdf
SUMMARY
Thermal magnetic breakers are affected by ambient temperature
and are best used in applications where temperatures do not fluctuate
far from the reference ambient temperatures for circuit breakers,
25°C (77°F) and 40°C (104°F).
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SUMMARY
Hydraulic magnetic circuit breakers are best used in harsh
environments where temperatures can vary widely.
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If you call Cable Company they will send you a box full of demo's that you can try in your system. Why guess?
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Another vote for the Puritan PSM156!
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Here in Texas it cost $160 for the device
Texas Jerry?
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@aj523
Just fyi..but I have a Hydra 2 I'd be willing to part with - I used it with a 2 ch amp I no longer have.
Also- I did install a whole house surge protector as I'm in FL
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